Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
– 2 cans cream of chicken soup (or substitute with mushroom or celery soup)
– 1 cup water
– 2 cups milk
– 1 batch onion soup mix or similar seasoning
– 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
– 3 thick boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2-In a mixing bowl, combine the rice, cream of soups, milk, water, and onion soup seasoning; stir well.
3-Pour this mixture into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
4-Nestle the chicken breasts into the rice mixture. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
5-Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top, and let the casserole cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Pair it with fresh steamed vegetables or a green salad for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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🧀 Experiment with different cheese varieties like Colby Jack, mozzarella, or Swiss to customize the flavor profile to your family’s preferences
🥕 Add vegetables such as chopped broccoli, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, or green beans before baking for extra nutrition and color
⏰ For meal prep, assemble the casserole through step 6 and refrigerate for 1-2 days before baking, or freeze for up to 3 months (thaw overnight before baking)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 418
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 763mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 63mg